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Coinbase Puts Real Tokenized Stocks on Base Chain
Coinbase launched tokenized U.S. stocks on Base in August 2026, giving holders real shareholder rights. The move challenges synthetic-stock predecessors that collapsed under regulatory pressure.
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Betting50m agoMidnite Eyes Canada With Ex-FanDuel Director at Helm
Midnite has hired ex-FanDuel Canada director Dale Tang to lead its debut international push into Canada. The move marks the 2015-founded operator's clearest overseas ambition yet.
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Prediction51m agoLazio Signs Kaiyun Sports After Polymarket Deal Collapses
SS Lazio replaced its collapsed Polymarket deal with Asian betting operator Kaiyun Sports as of August 2026. Terms remain undisclosed.
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Poker1h agoBrazil Wins First Bracelet at 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker
Raphael Caixeta won the first bracelet of the 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker, earning $207,167 and leading Brazil's leaderboard charge.
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Crypto4h agoDruckenmiller: Treasury Buybacks Fight the Market
Prediction4h agoPolymarket Tests Parlays Ahead of NFL Kickoff
BreakingPrediction8h agoPolymarket Referred Military Insider Trading Accounts to DOJ
Crypto8h agoGemini Targets Apex FCM for Exclusive Prediction Market Deal
Betting12h agoCFTC Flags Manipulation Risk in Prediction Markets
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Prediction12h agoCFTC Battles Soldier Over Polymarket Bet Legality
The CFTC is pushing into a criminal case against a soldier accused of an illegal Polymarket bet. The outcome could redefine U.S. prediction market law.
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Prediction16h agoNevada Uses NC Tax to Crack Kalshi's Federal Shield
Nevada argues North Carolina's prediction market tax proves states can assert financial authority over Kalshi despite its CFTC status. A ruling could reshape U.S. prediction market regulation.
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BreakingBetting16h agoFlorida AG Sues Stake and VGW Over Illegal Gambling
Florida AG James Uthmeier sued Stake and VGW this week, alleging their sweepstakes platforms operate as unlicensed gambling. A ruling could reshape the U.S. sweepstakes casino market.
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Crypto20h agoGemini Clears Crypto Prediction Markets for Apex Network
Gemini will handle execution and clearing for crypto prediction markets built on Apex's brokerage infrastructure. The deal routes event-contract trades through Gemini's regulated exchange layer.
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Crypto1d agoAI Agents Could Be Crypto's Next Billion Users
AI agents are emerging as major stablecoin users, per Coinbase. iGaming platforms without stablecoin rails risk missing the next adoption wave.
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Crypto1d agoCFTC Bans Ex-FTX Execs as Maduro Case Advances
The CFTC banned former Alameda and FTX executives from trading this week. A US soldier faces prosecution for alleged crypto profits tied to Maduro intelligence.
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Crypto1d agoCME CEO Duffy Battles CFTC and Kalshi Over Markets
CME's Terrence Duffy clashed with CFTC officials and Kalshi's COO over prediction market oversight. The dispute could reshape legal event-contract betting in the US.
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Prediction2d agoDuffy-Selig Clash Derails CFTC Prediction Market Hearing
A CFTC advisory hearing on prediction market regulation descended into conflict this week. CME's Duffy and Rob Selig clashed, clouding the path to formal rules.
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BreakingPrediction2d agoKalshi Blocked in Washington as CFTC Rewrites Rules
Kalshi has cut off Washington state users as of August 2026 and is fighting the block in court. The CFTC is simultaneously drafting new prediction market rules.
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CFTC IAC Debuts With Fractious Prediction Markets Talk
The CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee held its first meeting on Aug. 21, 2026, with prediction markets sparking the sharpest debate.
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Poker3d agoPokerStars Drops 350-Event WCOOP Schedule
PokerStars has released its WCOOP schedule featuring 350 tournaments. The series is one of online poker's most-watched annual competitive events.
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Betting3d agoKalshi Pulls Sports Markets in Washington After Court Order
Kalshi removed sports and politics markets for Washington State users this week following a court order. The case is a live test of federal pre-emption for CFTC-regulated prediction markets.
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Poker3d agoLeonard: Negreanu Will Break Hellmuth's Bracelet Record
Patrick Leonard predicts Negreanu will surpass Hellmuth's 17-bracelet record. WSOP Paradise schedule changes are the key driver.
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Poker3d ago2026 WSOP Paradise: 20 Bracelets, $120M Guaranteed
WSOP Paradise 2026 offers 20 bracelets and a $120M guarantee, but drops the Super Main Event from its schedule.
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Prediction3d agoPrediction Markets: 2026 Senate Control Still a Coin Flip
Prediction markets show the 2026 Senate is a virtual tie with under three months to Election Day. Key races on Kalshi and Polymarket face sharp price swings ahead.
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Betting4d agoFanDuel, GeoComply Renew Deal Before NFL Season
FanDuel and GeoComply extended their partnership this week with a multi-year deal covering geolocation compliance and identity verification ahead of the NFL season.
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Prediction4d agoCME and Kalshi Executives Clash at CFTC Hearing
CME's Terry Duffy and Kalshi's Luana Lopes Lara clashed at a CFTC meeting over prediction market rules. The dispute could reshape compliance standards industry-wide.
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Poker4d agoWSOP Finalist Han Feng Leads PokerStars Open Barcelona
Han Feng, 5th at the 2026 WSOP Main Event, leads the PokerStars Open Barcelona into Day 3. His run puts a spotlight on the European circuit's biggest festival.
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Crypto4d agoBitcoin Pumps but Prediction Markets Stay Skeptical
Bitcoin's biggest rally in five months flipped near-term prediction odds to a coin flip. Longer-horizon bets still lean bearish.
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Prediction4d agoPolymarket Recruits Ex-Uber VP as Chief Growth Officer
Polymarket hired a former Uber VP as CGO as of August 2026, signaling an aggressive push into the U.S. prediction market.
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BreakingBetting4d agoFlorida AG Sues Stake and VGW Over Sweepstakes Casinos
Florida AG James Uthmeier sued Stake and VGW this week, targeting sweepstakes casino operations and their payment processors in Hillsborough County Court.
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Poker4d agoNikita Kalinin Wins WSOP Online Bracelet for $276,239
Nikita Kalinin won his first WSOP Online bracelet on August 20, 2026, claiming $276,239. The result highlights the growing prize weight of online bracelet events.
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Betting4d agoCFTC Committee Sets Prediction Market Rules Debate
The CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee will discuss prediction market regulation this week, signaling active federal scrutiny of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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BreakingBetting5d agoNovig Sues Five States After Prediction Market Launch
Novig sued five U.S. states in federal court within two weeks of launching its prediction market platform. The cases will test whether states can block CFTC-regulated sports contracts.
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BreakingBetting5d agoBetano CEO in Talks to Buy Bristol City Stake
Kaizen Gaming CEO George Daskalakis is reportedly in talks to acquire a large stake in Bristol City, per Sky News. No deal terms have been confirmed.
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Poker5d agoNegreanu Shoots Lower Scores, Banks $1.6M at WSOP 2026
Daniel Negreanu cut his golf handicap this summer and earned $1.6M at the 2026 WSOP. The dual run highlights his continued elite competitive form.
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Crypto5d agoCFTC Slaps 5-Year Trading Ban on Ex-FTX, Alameda Execs
The CFTC issued 5-year trading bans against former FTX and Alameda execs, closing enforcement action tied to a $12.7B fraud settlement.
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Betting5d agoDraftKings Builds Parlay-Style Combos for Predictions
DraftKings is building proprietary combo products for its prediction platform as volume climbs. The move mirrors the parlay strategy that drove sportsbook margins.
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BreakingCrypto5d agoBitcoin Hits $69K as Treasury and SEC News Fuel Rally
Bitcoin reached $69,000 on Aug 19, 2026, with ether up 10% as Treasury buyback signals and an SEC crypto proposal sparked a major rally.
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BreakingBetting5d agoAristotle Sues Underdog Over IG Group's $1.3B Deal
Aristotle International has sued Underdog Fantasy over IG Group's $1.3B acquisition. The dispute centers on exchange and clearinghouse tech Aristotle sold to Underdog.
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Poker5d agoHellmuth Names the WSOP Mistake That Cost Bracelet 18
Phil Hellmuth has pinpointed the decision that ended his 2026 WSOP bracelet run. He told Poker.org the mistake still haunts him.
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BreakingBetting5d agoKenneth Dart's Candle Lake Takes 5.8% Stake in DraftKings
Kenneth Dart's Candle Lake has acquired a 5.8% stake in DraftKings, the sixth-largest listed gambling firm by market cap, as of August 2026.
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Prediction5d agoKalshi Seeks CFTC Nod for Copper Perpetual Futures
Kalshi filed for CFTC approval of a copper perpetual futures contract in August 2026, its boldest step beyond event-contract markets yet.
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Poker5d agoPokerStars WCOOP 2026 Runs September 6–30
PokerStars hosts WCOOP 2026 from Sep 6–30, with Main Events starting Sep 27. The series spans dozens of formats across micro to high-roller buy-ins.
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BreakingPrediction5d agoCantor Opens Kalshi to 3,000 Institutional Clients
Cantor Fitzgerald gives ~3,000 institutional clients access to Kalshi event contracts. Block-trade execution could reshape prediction market liquidity.
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Poker5d agoRodrigues Wins $300 Gladiators of Poker Online Bracelet
Lucas Teixeira Rodrigues won the $300 Gladiators of Poker Online bracelet event this week. The result highlights online WSOP events as accessible paths to hardware.
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Prediction6d agoCFTC Eyes Formal Review of Prediction Markets
The CFTC may conduct a formal review of prediction markets as it works toward codified rules. No timeline is confirmed yet.
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BreakingPrediction6d agoCFTC Orders Kalshi to Defy New York's $36B Lawsuit
The CFTC issued an emergency order this week directing Kalshi to continue New York operations despite a $36B state lawsuit. The federal-vs-state clash could reshape U.S. prediction markets.
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Poker6d agoBrazil Takes Half the Spots in 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp Finals
Brazilians claimed half the finalist spots in both WCOOP Boot Camp Main Events this week. The result highlights Brazil's growing competitive depth in online poker.
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Poker6d agoCurtis King Wins WSOPC Cherokee Main Event
Curtis King won the WSOPC Cherokee Main Event as of August 2026. The title adds a circuit ring and Global Casino Championship points.
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Prediction6d agoKalshi Halts Sports Mention Markets Under CFTC Review
Kalshi paused sports mention markets this week as the CFTC launched a formal review. The outcome could reshape how prediction platforms structure sports-adjacent contracts.
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